After the duo disbanded, Hovis was a soloist again, performing in Los Angeles nightclubs such as The Horn in Santa Monica, California; it was there he met his future wife and singing partner Ralna English. The couple wed in January 1969.

On October 30, 1977, Ralna gave birth to their daughter, Julie, an elementary schoolteacher. Hovis and English divorced in 1984 after fifteen years of marriage, but they still perform together occasionally in concert venues.

Later in 1969, Ralna joined the Lawrence Welk Show as a solo singer; by the time the Christmas episode was filmed, Ralna convinced Welk to have Hovis on the show to sing a duet with her. He agreed, and the initial appearance, singing Little Toy Trains, led to Hovis becoming a regular member of the cast.

For the next twelve years, Guy and Ralna was one of the most popular duos on the show. Part of the act's appeal was the portrayal of Guy and Ralna as a happily married couple. After the show's run, Hovis continued to perform and added the duties of songwriter and record producer. He sang the title song "Too Many Yesterdays" for the film, Benji the Hunted.